To the editor: In 1988 I worked as an airline mechanic for Delta in Georgia. My six-man crew relocated from all four corners of the country. Their opinions and perspectives honed my discernment and listening skills. My discernment skills increased when completing my Bachelor of Science in education (my third degree) teaching middle school math and social studies. Later I worked in safety/training, as a corporate instructor, branch management and finally self-employment. Now in my semi-retired retail career I am blessed to work with many young discerning adults. Many if not all passed on the experimental COVID-19 jab. They wisely did not trust it. They also describe Trump as the "peace president" especially with the Abram Accords. They liked his executive orders. People who study government policy have spoken favorably about many of his executive orders especially how they improved government’s role in treating private citizens. This is very critical today.
I occasionally encounter Trump derangement people too. I have yet to hear a substantive answer for their case of derangement. Most simply don’t like the way he talks, his demeanor or maybe his forwardness or some "unpresidential" surface characteristic. Trump derangement is common with newspaper opinion writers. One recently commented: "he doesn’t have friends, he doesn’t read, he only cares about himself, or he has no close relationships." OK. Sure.
These writers’ insight and talking points go out the window when hitting derangement mode. Derangement cancels credibility and sound judgement skills. As a former teacher I will close with two homework assignments: Read "The Smear" by Sharyl Attkisson and "The Righteous Mind" by Jonathan Haidt. They are not light reading. Anything worth anything always requires hard work, plus you’ll be better than Trump! Remember, he doesn’t read.
Tom Kruse - Hartford